
2.5.2 Standards, Interfaces and Architectures (continued)
Figure 34. Standards, Interfaces and Architectures (continued)
Key Points
IBM is working closely with many standards organizations. IBM played a
leadership role in helping to define X/Open′s XBSS Security Branding process
and the OMG Object Security Service Architecture.
Presentation Script
OSSA:
IBM submitted the Object Security Service Architecture proposal to the
Object Management Group in 1994. It is currently under review.
MSFR and XBSS:
Industry concerns over the lack of harmony among various
national evaluation criteria and their emphasis on the security needs of the
military/intelligence communities ...